A leisurely stroll around the streets of Duffy, led me to remark to myself
on the large numbers of ‘green’ Bowerbirds distributed around the suburb.
Not counted but seen flying vigorously about and heard
vocalising variably. Estimate 40 or more
– also
the odd Male.
The bushy habitat
of many gardens is ideal
for these
Bowerbirds.
I also have a
very pleasant
habit of sitting outside
in my GBS
in the late afternoon to watch
the birds coming out of Duffy and flying overhead to roost
in
Narrabundah Hill
and
some to roost
nearby within the suburb. Yesterday I counted
flying over
16 Bowerbirds, 18 King Parrots, 24 Red-rumped Parrots (local roost),
8 Crimson
Rosellas, 9 Red Wattlebirds (very much an underestimate)
2 rare Rainbow Lorikeet
and sundry other of the
usuals.
Jean
